What is the best way to travel from Zurich to Sofia?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights and Buses to Sofia from Zurich. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Sofia from Zurich?
You can reach Sofia with just £53 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus37h 45m018:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 07/11/2026 18:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/11/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
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FlixBus28h 35m004:00ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 07/11/2026 04:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/11/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus38h 15m018:20Zurich AirportZurich Airport09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 08/11/2026 18:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/11/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
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Air Serbia5h 0m009:30Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station15:30Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 08/11/2026 09:30:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/11/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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EasyJet Airline11h 15m012:05Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station00:20Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 08/11/2026 12:05:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/11/2026 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £93 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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Bulgaria Air2h 10m016:30Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station19:40Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bulgaria Air goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 08/11/2026 16:30:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/11/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Eurowings20h 40m020:15Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station17:55Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 08/11/2026 20:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/11/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
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Ethiopian Airlines13h 50m020:30Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station11:20Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ethiopian Airlines goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 08/11/2026 20:30:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/11/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £113 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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Union Ivkoni24h 45m011:15ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai13:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi0EconomyA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 09/11/2026 11:15:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/11/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m
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Union Ivkoni24h 45m011:15ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai13:00SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 09/11/2026 11:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/11/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus37h 45m018:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/11/2026 18:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/11/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
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FlixBus28h 35m004:00ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/11/2026 04:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/11/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Zurich to Sofia?
You can get to Sofia from Zurich in just 2h 10m with a Flight from Bulgaria Air. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus28h 35m004:00ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 07/11/2026 04:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/11/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
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FlixBus37h 45m018:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 07/11/2026 18:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/11/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Bulgaria Air2h 10m016:30Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station19:40Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bulgaria Air goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 08/11/2026 16:30:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/11/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Air Serbia5h 0m009:30Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station15:30Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 08/11/2026 09:30:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/11/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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EasyJet Airline11h 15m012:05Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station00:20Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 08/11/2026 12:05:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/11/2026 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £93 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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Ethiopian Airlines13h 50m020:30Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station11:20Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ethiopian Airlines goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 08/11/2026 20:30:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/11/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £113 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
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Eurowings20h 40m020:15Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station17:55Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 08/11/2026 20:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/11/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
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FlixBus38h 15m018:20Zurich AirportZurich Airport09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 08/11/2026 18:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/11/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
Fastest Flights Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Union Ivkoni24h 45m011:15ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai13:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi0EconomyA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 09/11/2026 11:15:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/11/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m
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Union Ivkoni24h 45m011:15ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai13:00SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 09/11/2026 11:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/11/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus28h 35m004:00ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/11/2026 04:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/11/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 35m
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FlixBus37h 45m018:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/11/2026 18:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/11/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Zurich to Sofia
What are the most popular stations in Zurich and Sofia?
In Zurich, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Central Station or Central Polybahn, while in Sofia you will be arriving at Bratya Miladinovi, Central Coach Station or Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Sofia from Zurich? With 3 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zurich and Sofia, you can pay as low as £53 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Bulgaria Air: you will get to Sofia in just 2h 10m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zurich and Sofia are FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Air Serbia, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Zurich and Sofia is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Zollikon or to Boyana, and look at flights from Zurich Airport, and landing at Sofia Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Zurich to Sofia?
The most popular companies between Zurich and Sofia, are FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Air Serbia. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus and Union Ivkoni
Airlines: Air Serbia, EasyJet Airline, Bulgaria Air and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Zurich to Sofia
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich to Sofia. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Zurich to Sofia
How can I reach Sofia from Zurich?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Sofia from Zurich.
How far is Sofia from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich and Sofia is 1,269.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich and Sofia?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 34 kgs of CO2, a train 44 kgs, a car 216 kgs, and a flight 312 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zurich to Sofia?
You can get to Sofia with just £53 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Sofia?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Sofia in just 2h 10m with a Flight from Bulgaria Air.
More routes to Zurich and to Sofia
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zurich and to Sofia. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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